Pecatonica Excellence in Education Fund
This grant funds innovative, community-supported educational projects and achievements in Pecatonica Area Schools, focusing on initiatives outside the regular school budget.
Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical annual awards total ~$2,700; single-year funding; varies based on fund availability.
Summary: Supports innovative educational programs and achievements in Pecatonica Area Schools through annual, community-funded grants.
Key Information: For projects/programs outside the district’s regular operating budget; not for reimbursing prior expenses.
Description
The Pecatonica Excellence in Education Fund is an endowment created to provide private resources supporting the Pecatonica Area Schools, independent of school district oversight. The fund awards annual grants to enhance educational programs, encourage innovation, offer extended learning opportunities, and recognize outstanding achievements by students and staff. Grants are made possible by community donations and are intended for projects and programs that fall outside the district’s regular operating budget, enabling initiatives not typically funded by tax dollars.
